Overview
PLC WEST A is a stormwater outfall in Tanner, Alabama, serving industrial catchment under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations. The facility operates within the Tennessee River watershed.
PLC WEST A is a stormwater outfall located at 5271 Endeavor Way in Tanner, Limestone County, Alabama. It operates within the United States under the jurisdiction of the EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program, which regulates stormwater discharges from industrial and urban areas. As a stormwater outfall, PLC WEST A collects and discharges stormwater runoff from the surrounding catchment, which includes industrial activities classified under NAICS 336999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing). The facility's discharge point is subject to NPDES permit requirements, including stormwater pollution prevention plans and monitoring for pollutants to protect receiving water bodies. The outfall contributes to managing stormwater runoff in the Tennessee River basin, helping to mitigate flooding and reduce pollutant loads. Its operational status ensures compliance with Clean Water Act standards, supporting local water quality and ecosystem health in the region.
Environmental context
The facility discharges into the Tennessee River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic habitats and is used for recreation and drinking water. Industrial stormwater runoff can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments, posing risks to water quality. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and Alabama's NPDES program aims to minimize these impacts through best management practices and monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
PLC WEST A is located at 5271 Endeavor Way in Tanner, Limestone County, Alabama, United States.
PLC WEST A is a stormwater outfall that collects and discharges stormwater runoff from an industrial catchment area, managing runoff to comply with NPDES MS4 regulations.
The facility is associated with NAICS code 336999, which covers all other miscellaneous manufacturing activities.
Stormwater outfalls in the U.S. are regulated under the Clean Water Act through the NPDES MS4 program, which requires permits for discharges from industrial and municipal separate storm sewer systems.
PLC WEST A discharges into the Tennessee River watershed, and its operations are subject to stormwater pollution prevention measures to minimize pollutant loads and protect aquatic ecosystems.
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